2.  Ruled r. A.D. 379-395 (Theodocius ruled alongside others.)

3.  1)stopping the Visigoth invasions of the Empire by offering them land, in return they fought in his army 2)eliminating the rights of pagan worshippers 3) LASTLY, and most IMPORTANTLY: making Christianity the only legal religion Famous for…

4.  In 391 AD, under the influence of Bishop Ambrose of Milan, Theodosius made it illegal to practice pagan religious rituals even in your own house. Only Christianity (and to some extent Judaism) was legal in the Roman Empire. A non-Roman general named Arbogast rebelled at this news, killed Valentinian II (who ruled alongside Theo) and put a Roman friend of his, Eugenius, on the throne, but Theodosius defeated and killed them. Even after he died, he left a firmly Christian empire. Major Change

5.   Raised taxes to pay for expanding army  Made long-lasting peace with Persia  Attila the Huns attacked his territory—he was forced to pay sizeable tribute to Huns  Put one homosexual in prison, people got mad, they rebelled, he set up fake race, soldiers locked doors, killed 7,000, Theo felt guilty, took 8 month penance Army

6.   When Arcadius died May 1st, 408 in his palace at Constantinople, he was succeeded by his 7 year old son Theodosius II  Known as “Master of the Horse”  Died from his body swelling after a horse fall Fun Facts